Through Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) Variety Release Program (VRP), breeder seed varieties developed by the Crop Development Centre (CDC) are made available to eligible Select Status seed growers in Saskatchewan royalty-free.

Variety Release Program

The Variety Release Program (VRP) is a seed distribution program managed by SPG where Select Seed Growers can access breeder seed of new broadly adapted varieties developed by plant breeders from the Crop Development Centre at the University of Saskatchewan. 

The program’s purpose is to increase growth of the pulse industry in Saskatchewan and Western Canada through the rapid uptake and acceptance of new and improved pulse varieties. Crops included as part of this program include pea, lentil, chickpea, bean, and faba bean. Any nationally recognized Select Seed Grower whose provincial pulse grower organization has an agreement with SPG is eligible to apply for breeder seed through this program.  

We hope to maintain the quality of the seed being released by utilizing the existing plot inspection system of the Canadian Seed Growers Association (CSGA). Select Status certification is conferred by CSGA and individuals are advised to contact CSGA directly for more details on this process. Proof of Select grower status must be received from CSGA before a grower is able to access breeder seed from the VRP.

  • Bean
  • Chickpea
  • Faba Bean
  • Lentil
  • Pea
  • Black Bean
  • Black Desi Chickpea
  • Desi Chickpea
  • Dun Pea
  • Extra Small Green Lentil
  • Extra Small Red Lentil
  • Forage Pea
  • French Green Lentil
  • Green Desi Chickpea
  • Green Pea
  • Kabuli Chickpea
  • Large Green Lentil
  • Maple Pea
  • Medium Green Lentil
  • Pinto Bean
  • Small Green Lentil
  • Small Red Lentil
  • Yellow Pea
  • Zero Tannin Faba Bean

214 results

Year: CDC Grimm CL (2021); CDC Hickie (2021); CDC Pasqua (2021); CDC Forest (2017, 2019); CDC Redmoon (2016); CDC Inca (2015); CDC Greenwater (2014); CDC Orion (2012); CDC Leader (2012); CDC Amarillo (2012)

Patrick Ackerman

Crop: Chickpea, Lentil, Pea
Market Class: Green Pea, Kabuli Chickpea, Large Green Lentil, Small Red Lentil, Yellow Pea
Variety: CDC Amarillo, CDC Forest, CDC Greenwater, CDC Grimm CL, CDC Hickie, CDC Inca, CDC Leader, CDC Orion, CDC Pasqua, CDC Redmoon

PDRA Ackerman Acres Ltd.

Chamberlain, SK, Chamberlain, SK
Phone: (306) 638-3177
Fax: (306) 638-6219
patrick.ackerman@yahoo.com
Year: CDC Alma (2012, 2013); CDC Orion (2012, 2013); CDC Frontier (2011)

Lloyd Affleck

Crop: Chickpea
Market Class: Kabuli Chickpea
Variety: CDC Alma, CDC Frontier, CDC Orion

Affleck Farms Inc.

Skyview Estates, SK, Skyview Estates, SK
Phone: (306) 492-9200
Fax: (306) 492-9201
lloyd.affleck@mobilgrain.com
Year: CDC Spectrum (2016)

Wayne G. Alford

Crop: Pea
Market Class: Yellow Pea
Variety: CDC Spectrum

Swan Valley Seeds Ltd.

Swan River, MB, Swan River, MB
Phone: (204) 734-2526
Fax: (204) 734-9035
swanvalleyseeds@gmail.com
Year: CDC Amarillo (2013)

J. Garth Allan

Crop: Pea
Market Class: Yellow Pea
Variety: CDC Amarillo

Allan Seed Ltd.

Corning, SK, Corning, SK
Phone: (306) 457-2729
Fax: (306) 457-3159
gdallan@live.com
Year: CDC Proclaim CL (2014)

Rodney G. Altwasser

Crop: Lentil
Market Class: Small Red Lentil
Variety: CDC Proclaim CL

Beautiful Plain Farm Ltd. / Super Seed

Yellow Grass, SK, Yellow Grass, SK
Phone: (306) 465-2727
Fax: (306) 465-2728
superseed@sasktel.net
Year: CDC Tollefson (2021); CDC Simmie CL (2019); CDC Spectrum (2016, 2017); CDC Greenwater (2014); CDC Amarillo (2012)

K. Wayne Amos

Crop: Lentil, Pea
Market Class: Green Pea, Small Red Lentil, Yellow Pea
Variety: CDC Amarillo, CDC Greenwater, CDC Simmie CL, CDC Spectrum, CDC Tollefson

Big Dog Seeds Inc.

Oxbow, SK, Oxbow, SK
Phone: (306) 483-2963
Fax: (306) 483-2321
bigdog.farm@sasktel.net
Year: CDC Leader (2011)

Glenn Annand

Crop: Chickpea
Market Class: Kabuli Chickpea
Variety: CDC Leader

Annand Agro Services Ltd.

Mossbank, SK, Mossbank, SK
Phone: (306) 354-7675
Fax: (306) 354-7675
annandagro@gmail.com
Year: CDC Citrine (2022); CDC Tollefson (2021); CDC Hickie (2021); CDC Grimm CL (2021); CDC Jimini CL (2021); CDC Simmie CL (2019); CDC Lewochko (2018); CDC Lima CL (2018); CDC Spectrum (2016); CDC Amarillo (2013, 2015); CDC Inca (2015); CDC Meadow (2014); CDC Greenwater (2014); CDC Proclaim CL (2014); CDC Marble (2013); CDC Limerick (2012)

Joanne L. Ardell

Crop: Lentil, Pea
Market Class: French Green Lentil, Green Pea, Large Green Lentil, Small Green Lentil, Small Red Lentil, Yellow Pea
Variety: CDC Amarillo, CDC Citrine, CDC Greenwater, CDC Grimm CL, CDC Hickie, CDC Inca, CDC Jimini CL, CDC Lewochko, CDC Lima CL, CDC Limerick, CDC Marble, CDC Meadow, CDC Proclaim CL, CDC Simmie CL, CDC Spectrum, CDC Tollefson

Ardell Seeds Ltd.

Vanscoy, SK, Vanscoy, SK
Phone: (306) 668-4415
Fax: (306) 978-4407
ardellseeds@sasktel.net
Year: CDC Citrine (2022); CDC Tollefson (2021); CDC Hickie (2021); CDC Grimm CL (2021); CDC Jimini CL (2021); CDC Simmie CL (2019); CDC Lewochko (2018); CDC Lima CL (2018); CDC Spectrum (2016); CDC Amarillo (2012, 2013, 2015); CDC Inca (2015); CDC Meadow (2014); CDC Marble (2013, 2014); CDC Greenwater (2014); CDC Proclaim CL (2014); CDC Limerick (2012)

Michael J. Ardell

Crop: Lentil, Pea
Market Class: French Green Lentil, Green Pea, Large Green Lentil, Small Green Lentil, Small Red Lentil, Yellow Pea
Variety: CDC Amarillo, CDC Citrine, CDC Greenwater, CDC Grimm CL, CDC Hickie, CDC Inca, CDC Jimini CL, CDC Lewochko, CDC Lima CL, CDC Limerick, CDC Marble, CDC Meadow, CDC Proclaim CL, CDC Simmie CL, CDC Spectrum, CDC Tollefson

Ardell Seeds Ltd.

Vanscoy, SK, Vanscoy, SK
Phone: (306) 668-4415
Fax: (306) 978-4407
ardellseeds@sasktel.net